FGS went into administration last month with the loss of 200 jobs.

Alucraft has now acquired its 3,000m² manufacturing facility in Rotherham which will be reopened with an initial 19 employees.

Alucraft is owned by private equity firm Elaghmore who also own English Architectural Glazing.

John Foster, Commercial Director, Alucraft Systems (UK), said: “This is a decisive and positive step for Alucraft. This sends a very strong message to the construction industry.

“We have added a fantastic facility, which will increase our operational capacity, allowing us to deliver larger and more complex projects. It will also create additional employment opportunities in the area.

“We have ambitious plans for the business, and are providing much needed capacity for façade design, engineering, manufacturing and construction in the UK.

“The combination of Alucraft and EAG builds our position as a market leader. We will continuously strive to innovate and improve our capabilities through collaboration across the Group, our customers and the wider market.”